Nursing Student Success and Completion Coordinator

Agupdate; Grand Rapids, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Rapids Community College is seeking a Nursing Student Success and Completion Coordinator in Grand Rapids, MI. This temporary role focuses on underrepresented nursing students, providing guidance to improve academic progress and transfer outcomes.

The position reports to the Nursing Program Director, offers a 40-hour workweek, and carries a annual compensation of $52,454 with full-time benefits. The assignment runs from October 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; BSN highly preferred.
• Related field (Higher Education, School Counseling, Social Work) preferred.
• Experience in advising or student success programs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess academic progression and develop success plans for students.
• Help students navigate barriers and transfer requirements.
• Document and monitor progress of nursing students and groups.

Skills

Organizational skills

Initiative & problem solving

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Higher Education/School Counseling/Social Work related field

Tools

Zoom

Google Meet

Job description

Nursing Student Success and Completion Coordinator

Department: Nursing Program

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

The Nursing Student Success and Completion Coordinator at GRCC will serve all nursing students with an emphasis on students who make up underrepresented populations in nursing. This role will serve in a vital capacity to support the academic success and holistic development of the nursing student population, especially helping with transfer completion. They work closely with students to provide guidance, support, and resources to help them continue education in support of future careers and schooling related to continuing education. At Grand Rapids Community College, success coaching and degree completion is provided throughout the student lifecycle and across various student support programs.

This is a temporary position.

OCTOBER 1st, 2026- JUNE 30th, 2027

Employee Group: Professional, Management and Administration (PMA)

Schedule: 40 hours/52 weeks

Compensation: OP3, $52,454 annually

Benefits: Full-time

Reports to: Nursing Program Director

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provide assessment and interpretation of academic progression and develop appropriate success plans for students that are unsuccessful in course attempts. Work with students individually to navigate barriers and to develop plans for success. Maintain current knowledge of the nursing program requirements, program completion, transfer partnerships and admission requirements for transfer programs. Track and follow up with referred students and/or students who are not meeting minimum passing standards. Connect students to career, work, or skills based experiential learning activities. Document and monitor the academic progress of individual and/or identified groups of nursing students. Work with individual and/or referred nursing students to establish a plan for success/completion, including study methods, use of coping skills, stress reduction, time management, organization and test taking strategies. Collaborate with nursing faculty and program director on opportunities for growth, and potential areas for development. Collaborate with RN to BSN transfer institutions and clinical partners to develop opportunities for career exploration through job shadowing, informational interviewing, and community and workforce engagement. Increase job readiness for students by building professional networks, job tools, and social media presence. Participate in staff meetings, review success data for special populations to inform academic and career advising interventions. Provide holistic individual/group career and transfer information, and develop electronic career and transfer resources to connect students with information for their post-GRCC goals. Develop academic, career, and transfer resources for classroom faculty when working with both prospective and current students. Collect data and prepare and/or assist with annual reports as needed (i.e. departmental, and/or accreditation related reports) Support GRCCs Strategic Plan through expected activities of employee development and business success. Other duties as assigned to support student success and completion and departmental needs.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Educational Credentials Bachelor's degree required BSN highly preferred Degree in Higher Education, School Counseling, Social Work, or related field preferred. Current Nursing License highly preferred Work Experience 2 or more years in Career and Academic Advising, preferred experience in working with Nursing programs OR 2 or more years in working with community college students and/or adult learners. Experience with assessing student needs and identifying barriers to student success. Create/build a supportive network for students to be successful in the nursing program. Experience with creating success/action plans for students. Skills Excellent organizational skills Demonstrate initiative and problem-solving abilities Must possess excellent communication skills necessary to relate to others verbally and/or in writing. Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations. Physical Demands Sitting for long periods of time. Heavy computer use for communication and documentation Traverse the college campus and its many buildings Engage in Virtual meeting and presentation technology (Zoom and Google Meets) Mental Demands Commitment to serving a diverse student population with respect and equity. Dedicated to student success. Ability to analyze information and conceptualize solutions. Project a professional image including punctuality and good attendance record. Be creative and innovative including problem-solving abilities. Ability to work collaboratively with many stakeholders, as well as independently with limited supervision. Working Conditions Ability to work in a high traffic, indoor office environment. Ability to work flexible hours at times to meet student needs. Ability to work in a busy office with frequent interruptions.

BENEFITS

Health Coverage: Six health insurance plan options, including one with no health insurance premiums Time off: Enjoy substantial vacation time Wellness Program: Access resources for physical and mental wellbeing, and an onsite gym membership Continuous Learning: Career development and